Night Cafe

Please be advised: Once Upon a Crime is a series depicting true crime incidents in South Africa. The content may not be suitable for sensitive listeners. Listener discretion is advised. The views and opinions expressed during Once Upon a Crime is not that of the  SABC & Lotus FM. Episode 4   brings you the tragic story that shook the world - The murder of South African music legend, Lucky Dube...

Please be advised: Once Upon a Crime is a series depicting true crime incidents in South Africa. The content may not be suitable for sensitive listeners. Listener discretion is advised. The views and opinions expressed during Once Upon a Crime is not that of the  SABC & Lotus FM. Episode 3 of Once Upon A Crime takes a dive into the dark underbelly of Krugersdorp...where a seemingly ordinary wo...

Please be advised: Once Upon a Crime is a series depicting true crime incidents in South Africa. The content may not be suitable for sensitive listeners. Listener discretion is advised. The views and opinions expressed during Once Upon a Crime is not that of the  SABC & Lotus FM. Episode 2 of Once Upon A Crime is about 6 friends who went out jogging one morning. They were struck by a driver un...

Please be advised: Once Upon a Crime is a series depicting true crime incidents in South Africa. The content may not be suitable for sensitive listeners. Listener discretion is advised. The views and opinions expressed during Once Upon a Crime is not that of the  SABC & Lotus FM. Episode 1 of Once Upon A Crime takes a deep dive into a story that shook the country in the late 80s to mid early 9...

Chairperson of The Umhlanga Women's Association, Praneetha Aniruth, discusses the aid measures undertaken by the organization to bring Tongaat residents back up on their feet post the destruction and devastation caused by the tornado.

Nicholas Pillay provides a powerful message on life problems and how you need to face the challenges or watch life go by without you. It is the perfect ‘pick me up’ for those low moments in life.

Nicholas Pillay provides an enticing perspective on failure and why embracing it works better than running from it. The only time you will feel true happiness, is when you are broken down to nothing, and like a Phoenix, arise from the ashes of your own volition!

Nicholas Pillay provides a witty take on dealing with those dreaded family members who really push our buttons. A positive take on matters that we take so seriously.

Nicholas Pillay chats to Whikus Olivier, managaing director at Creditsmart financial services, on how to attain financial freedom and get rid of their debt for the new year!

Matric results are going to be released at midnight on the 18th of January 2024. As students anxiously await, there is a lot of mixed feelings like anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, all in the fear of doing bad or failing! Nicholas focuses on failure and how to overcome it and turn the failure into success. 

As students await the release of the final matric results for 2023, anxiety, depression, and other mental and emotional issues begin to get worse! All in the fear of doing bad or failing! Nicholas speaks to the student listener on how powerful they really are, dispelling any negative thoughts that they may have, especially failure. Motivating and being supportive of your child should be top priori...

Sometimes we forget how lucky to have breadwinners in our home. Without them our lives would be nothing. This one is a thank you to them! As we approach the festive season, express your gratitude to your homes bread winner! Happy listening :) #Xtraabutterghee 

Many kids are faced with difficult parents who makes their lives more difficult than it already is. Tonight's motivation focuses on giving a solution to that child on how to deal with a difficult parent/s without taking drastic measures which may destroy their entire family. Subtle approaches are always best! Happy listening :) #Xtraabutterghee 

  As students go through their final examinations, the tension is beginning to mount and the stress levels are at an all-time high. Nicholas speaks to the student listener on how powerful they really are, dispelling any negative thoughts that they may have, especially failure. Motivating and being supportive of your child should be top priority during this time!

Nicholas Pillay points out how "happyness" is a complex and subjective construct and that we need to find a balance between the material and non-materiel aspects of life to be truly Happy.

  Nicholas Pillay provides a different perspective to people stuck in abusive and unfulfilled relationships. If you find yourself in a similar situation, listen to this! It may just give you the boost you need to set yourself free from the suffocation of a bad relationship.

Podcast creator, Rachelle Best shares her experience on creating a podcast featuring real SA teens and tweens and their experiences with social media abuse, cyber bullying and its impact on their lives.

South Africa commemorates National Nutrition Week every October from the 9th to the 15th to encourage South Africans to make healthy choices towards improved nutrition, each year with a themed campaign. Nireshnee Reddy. A registered Dietician for the last 18 years, tells us more.

Minutes of Motivation

On 26 December 2004, a 9.1-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Banda Aceh, Indonesia, triggered a deadly tsunami that killed more than 230,000 people and rendered millions homeless. This is a survivors recollection.

In May 2023,  plane crash resulted in 4 children (Siblings) fending for themselves in a the Columbian jungle. They survived for 40 days before being found by a massive search party that was formed. This is their story.

Communication in the Family Why do families lack communication Why are important issues swept under the carpet When is a good time to improve communication 5 Listener readings live on air.

Nurturing our mind, body and soul through crises

We are all born psychic. How to develop your intuition and reap the rewards. 5 Listener Readings live on air Zena John: 067 659 3011

Community Checkup with Vishmita Mehta-Bhula featuring medical practioner Ela Manga. Breathing for Better Sleep and Boosting your Immune System